NORTHERN 4-8-4

[TERRYMIKEC]

How can I find out when this engine was made  and what actual make of locomotive was it patterned after? It has smoke & electronic chug-chug & steam whistle. What type of control do  I need to make it operate properly. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[rogertra]

Scale and who made it, roadname, engine number, etc., etc..?

Pretty hard to give you any information without more information from you.  

[richg]

Sometimes a photo or two helps.

Rich

[TERRYMIKEC]

It is a Bachmann NORTHERN 4-8-4 & 52' Tender WITH chug-chug & steam whistle.
The engine has 5601 C.B. & Q on the side. The Tender has NORTHERN  ROUTE on the side
and 18000G 40T on the end. It is HO scale

[Br 98.75]

The  18000G means how much water it holds, and the 40T refers to the amount of coal it holds in tons.
Does it have a extra button on the under side like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/86150435@N04/11697692843/

And did it come in a box? if so what colors and look for a trademark date

[Irbricksceo]

Is it this?

http://www.blwnscale.com/blwphotos/ba-4-8-4-cbq.jpg

[TERRYMIKEC]

Is it this?

http://www.blwnscale.com/blwphotos/ba-4-8-4-cbq.jpg

Yes, that s it

[TERRYMIKEC]

TO Br 98-75
No, it does not have an extra button on the bottom

[the Bach-man]

Dear Terry,
Your loco dates back at least to the 90of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy RR.. s, and represents a Northern 4-8-4. I would characterize it as a credible semi-scale model.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Irbricksceo]

Regarding the Prototype:

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121019232530/scratchpad/images/0/0f/1998-04-30_-_Episode_3774_CBQ5632.jpg


All you ever wanted to know about your model:

http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/bachmannhoscalelocomotives/id44.html